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Salvation Army
Other Needs
Housing
Food
Utilities
Service Extension Program - Cape Vincent Service Unit

Can provide basic emergency assistance to local families and individuals in need. No income requirement at this time.

Covers Cape Vincent, Chaumont, Three Mile Bay

Salvation Army

Contact:
Samuel Brumsey

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Salvation Army
Other Needs
Housing
Food
Utilities
Service Extension Program - Alexandria Bay Service Unit

Can provide basic emergency assistance to local families and individuals in need. No income requirement at this time. Covers Alexandria Bay, Alexandria, Plesis, Redwood

Salvation Army

Contact:
Samuel Brumsey

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Salvation Army
Other Needs
Housing
Food
Service Extension Program - Lowville Service Unit

Can provide basic emergency assistance to local families and individuals in need. No income requirement at this time.

Covers Lowville, Deer River, Denmark, Copenhagen, Beaver Falls, Corghan, Glenfield, Martinsburg, New Breman, Branes Corners, Castorland

Salvation Army

Contact:
Brandy Kirch

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Jefferson County Department of Social Services
Food
Housing
Other Needs
Temporary Assistance

"Temporary Assistance is a financial assistance program that offers temporary help to individuals and families on a short-termed basis until the household is able to achieve self-sufficiency." Includes Family Assistance for families with minor children and Emergency Assistance for families in a crisis situation.

Jefferson County Department of Social Services

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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250 Arsenal Street Watertown NY 13601

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Salvation Army
Other Needs
Food
Utilities
Housing
Service Extension Program - Port Leyden Service Unit

Can provide basic emergency assistance to local families and individuals in need. No income requirement at this time.

Covers Turin, West Leyden, Port Leyden, Brangtingham, Constableville, Greig, and Lyons Falls.

Salvation Army

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Contact:
Brandy Kirch

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Lewis County Department of Social Services
Other Needs
Housing
Utilities
Food
Temporary Assistance (TA) - Family Assistance

Short term, temporary program that can provide some financial assistance to households. Eligibility guidelines vary. Programs Include: Family Assistance (FA) - For families with children (under 18 years of age) living with them in need of aid.

Lewis County Department of Social Services

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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5274 Outer Stowe St Lowville, NY 13367

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Lewis County Office For the Aging
Older Adult Services
Summer Camp/Program
2025 Farmers Market Coupons

"Farmers Market Coupon Books available to anyone age 60 years or older who meet income eligibility. Each Book contains $25 worth of coupons. See website for distribution schedule."

Lewis County Office For the Aging

Distribution Dates and Times Vary see website or call the office

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Main Office: 5274 Outer Stowe Street Lowville NY 13367

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Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL)
Mental Health
Recreation
Support Group - Youth Mental Health Wellness

"This group focuses on teaching youth how mental wellness affects your whole health and how to gage where their wellness is. The workbook helps youth learn self-care and how to be self-compassionate. We will focus on the 8 dimensions of wellness so individuals can learn how to bring their wellness level to where they would like it to be."

Open to youth ages 12 - 18 years

Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL)

Meets monthly, call for times

Contact:
Sarah Steiner

5520 Jackson Street Lowville, NY 13367

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Lewis County Department of Social Services
Other Needs
Health
Disability Services
Older Adult Services
Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility

"The Medicaid Unit determines financial eligibility for Medical Assistance for persons in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities, or in hospitals with a discharge plan that requires placement in a Skilled Nursing Facility."

Lewis County Department of Social Services

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contact:
Email:

5274 Outer Stowe St Lowville, NY 13367

Is this an Emergency/Crisis?
Medical Emergency - Call 911
Mental Health/ Behavioral Emergency/Crisis - Call or text 988